2018 Genesis G90 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (3) · Electrical System (3) · Power Train (2)
Safety recalls (4)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/Supercharger 2024-03-08 · campaign 24V191000 · 28,439 vehicles
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Genesis G80, 2017-2022 G90, and 2019-2022 G70 vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter V6 turbocharged engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe may deteriorate and leak oil.
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 019G. This recall expands and replaces recall number 19V-538. Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-538 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Electrical System:starter Assembly:solenoid 2024-02-13 · campaign 24V107000 · 90,907 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis, 2017-2019 Genesis G80, Genesis G90, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a remedy relay kit in the engine junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 254(H) and 018G(G).
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe 2019-07-19 · campaign 19V538000 · 8,059 vehicles
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Genesis G80 and 2017-2018 Genesis G90 vehicles equipped with 3.3 liter turbocharged engines. The turbocharger oil supply pipe may have a loose seal, causing oil to leak onto the exhaust manifold.
Risk: Oil leaking onto the exhaust manifold increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 003G.
Visibility:glass, Side/Rear 2018-05-10 · campaign 18V305000 · 37 vehicles
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Genesis G80 and Genesis G90 vehicles. The windshield and rear window on these vehicles may have been installed with incorrect primer, potentially reducing the glass bonding strength.
Risk: If the glass bonding strength is reduced over time, the windshield and rear window may detach while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear glass, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 001G.
Service bulletins (68)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-10-22 · 26-BD-011G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (drl), or fog lamp. this tsb illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly.
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn). these inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehi
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DCS · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn), that have been identified in u.s. vehicles following prior
Exterior Lighting 2025-11-06 · 25-BD-012H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (drl), or fog lamp. this tsb illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. lamp assembly replacement is not necessary
Electrical System 2025-04-29 · 25-GI-009G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain genesis vehicles may experience an inoperable horn from moisture or carbonization at the contact point. this bulletin provides a guide to inspect and replace the horns.
Electrical System 2025-04-07 · 25-01-024H EM · Service Campaign
some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using bluelink service functions. this may be due to an irregular disconnection on verizon's communication network. if you are experiencing issues with remote commands, or other bluelink services, please see the inst
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What owners report
2025-05-27 · Tires“procontact gx-ssr cont m 2754019 sl101h sl bsw…”
2024-07-22 · Engine“vehicle went dead. replaced the battery. started after replacement but went dead a few days later. towed to dublin ca genesis. diagnosed as water corrosion to wiring harness. vehicle has less than 22000 miles, other than car washes and normal winter driving in ca. genesis does have a recall for water intrusion nhtsa id# 24v107000. i believe my issu…”
2024-07-02 · Electrical System“the contact owns a 2018 genesis g90. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v107000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed…”
2024-05-13 · Electrical System“the contact owns a 2018 genesis g90. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v107000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was …”
2023-01-04 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:trunk Lid:latch:emergency Mechanical Release“the internal trunk release latch will not open the trunk. a person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury. - the trunk latch failed. it is available for inspection, upon request. - a person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury. - the problem has been confirmed …”
2022-03-27 · Lane Departure: Assist · 💥 crash“on 01/16/22 at approximately 2305 hours, i was driving north on pa 743. i was traveling approximately 40 mph in a posted 55 mph zone due to snowy weather conditions. one adult was in the front passenger seat, 2 children were in car seats in the rear driver and passenger side. the road was level and straight. suddenly, for no apparent reason, every …”
2021-10-11 · Unknown Or Other“in the last 8,000 miles the car has stopped cold (about 15 times) when pulling out from a stop. when pulling out the car goes about 3 feet and stops dead. the gas pedal is dead for 1-2 sections, then it responds. the car has almost killed me and my wife several times. the car is under warranty and has been to dealer's service departments 3 times.…”
2021-01-29 · Engine · 19,677 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2018 genesis g90. the contact stated when stopped at a traffic light and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated for a few seconds before accelerating. the contact took the vehicle to the local dealer towne hyundai (3170 nj-10, denville, nj 07834) however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure or retrieve a…”
2020-08-08 · Electrical System · 14,000 mi“car was completely dead three times, luckily it happened in garage, and was towed to dealer. never fixed properly had to get rid of unreliable, unsafe car.…”
2020-01-15 · Engine · 6,348 mi“my car has been recalled pursuant to nhtsa recall number 19v-538. despite making four separate attempts, i have been unable to get genesis to perform the recall. the dealership from which i purchased the car has gone out of business. i have contacted the manufacturer twice, but despite promises, they have been unable to perform the necessary repair…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.